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Creighton women rally in fourth quarter to win 73-71 at South Dakota State

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Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026In the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 edition

BROOKINGS, S.D. - The Creighton women's basketball team opened its season with a 73-71 win at South Dakota State on Monday night, according to the official box score.

The Bluejays trailed 35-29 at halftime and 57-51 after three quarters, then outscored the Jackrabbits 22-14 in the fourth, making 9 of 15 shots in the period, the box score shows.

Ava Zediker led Creighton with 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting. Nia Holloway added 13 points, Neleigh Gessert had 12, and Allison Heathcock had 10 points and 11 rebounds. Audrey Shindelar scored 15 for South Dakota State and Emilee Fox added 14.

Creighton plays at North Dakota State in Fargo on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m., according to its schedule.

Source: Creighton box score and Creighton women's basketball schedule, opened Nov. 2, 2026.

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